Archive for the 'Pagan' Category
Times have changed dramatically since Pagans were country folk. How do city Wiccans combine a nature philosophy with the concrete jungle? The author of Cat Magic, Dancing with Devas, Victorian Grimoire and many others is back with a transformational book that offers spells, rituals, prayers, incantations, family activities, and all manner of helpful hints for [...]
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009
Posted in Book Reviews, Divination, Feminism, Goddess, Invocations, Magic, Pagan, Rituals, Spirituality, Wicca, Witchcraft | 2 Comments »
Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America
The only detailed history of a little-known and widely misunderstood movement. Drawing Down the Moon provides a fascinating look at the religious experiences, beliefs, and lifestyles of the Neo-Pagan subculture. Margot Adler attended ritual gatherings and interviewed a diverse, colorful gallery of people [...]
Tuesday, March 11th, 2008
Posted in Book Reviews, Culture, Divination, Feminism, Goddess, Invocations, Magic, New Age, Pagan, Rituals, Spirituality, Wicca, Witchcraft | 4 Comments »
Ariadne’s Thread: A Workbook of Goddess Magic
Using the figure of the ancient goddess Ariadne as a metaphor, Mountainwater unravels the mysteries of a woman-centered spirituality. She offers gentle guidance through the cycles of a woman’s life; the phases of the moon; the yearly nature holidays; and the aspects of divination. She concludes each chapter [...]
Friday, February 29th, 2008
Posted in Astrology, Book Reviews, Culture, Divination, Feminism, Goddess, Invocations, Magic, New Age, Pagan, Rituals, Spirituality, Tarot, Wicca, Witchcraft | 34 Comments »
Astrology literally translates to mean “the study of stars”. The word comes from Greek: ἄστρον (astron), “star”, and λόγος (logos), “theory”, “study”.
The zodiac is the belt or band of constellations through which the Sun, Moon, and planets transit across the sky.
Star-gazers of every sort have long been fascinated by these constellations and the easy [...]
Tuesday, February 26th, 2008
Posted in Astrology, Culture, Divination, Goddess, Magic, New Age, Pagan, Spirituality, Tarot, Wicca, Witchcraft | 1 Comment »
Neo-Pagan Sacred Art and Altars: Making Things Whole (Folk Art and Artists Series)
Books abound on the array of neo-pagan faiths and Wiccan traditions, but after reading all we can, it is common to desire a teacher to inspire and guide us along our chosen path. Unfortunately, the world is full of hucksters eager to cash [...]
Saturday, February 9th, 2008
Posted in Culture, Divination, Magic, New Age, Pagan, Spirituality, Wicca, Witchcraft | No Comments »
What a misfortune to be a woman! And yet, the worst misfortune is not to
understand what a misfortune it is.
-- Kierkegaard, 1813-1855.